Main Card Results | UFC Fight Night Royval vs Taira

Morono came out of the gates quickly, landing sharp counters and getting the better of the striking exchanges with Rodriguez. But as the fight progressed, “D-Rod” warmed into the contest, seemingly drawing level in the second before connecting with more force and frequency in the third.

They went the distance, and when the tens and nines were added up, it was Rodriguez that came out ahead, snapping a three-fight slide in the process. This was a quality win for the 37-year-old, who has been a stable presence in the “Second 15” in the welterweight division for a number of years and should maintain that role after getting back into the win column here.